Tag Archives: National Weather Service

A dry start to the summer season has turned into higher than average rainfall. National Weather Service Meteorologist Krissy Hurley said conditions in June were what meteorologists call a “flash drought,” with rainfall two inches below normal. She said a high-pressure ridge covering the entire southeast created hot and dry conditions. “But I’m kind of happy to see this August ... Read More »

Five to nine inches of snow were expected across the Upper Cumberland Sunday, but the atmosphere had a different plan. National Weather Service Nashville Forecaster Scott Unger said rainfall before the Sunday snowfall made for less snow amounts. “Just took time enough for the atmosphere to become right for snow to fall,” Unger said. “The rain went out in the ... Read More »

A new wireless emergency alert (WEA) for thunderstorms has arrived from the National Weather Service. The alert will add a damage threat tag to severe thunderstorm warnings. Nashville Warning Coordination Meteorologist Krissy Hurley said the National Weather Service created the system for more dangerous thunderstorms than the average storm. “I think people will be glad to know that it’s not ... Read More »

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado touched down in Putnam County Friday afternoon. Meteorologist Brittney Whitehead said the decision came after coordination with Putnam County EMA. The 75-yard wide tornado struck around 1:30pm Friday. According to the weather service, the tornado touched down near South Willow Avenue and Winston Drive. It continued east impacting Watauga Drive. The storm ... Read More »

All three tornado sirens in Smithville passed their test during Tuesday’s tornado warning. EMA Director Charlie Parker said the sirens are activated automatically when they are within the National Weather Service’s polygon area. Prior to adding two new sirens, the existing siren on city hall had to be activated manually. “The first warning issued for Dekalb County was more north, ... Read More »

There was no indications of a tornado spawning in Cumberland County Thursday until it was already formed. That is according to National Weather Service Forecaster Sam Shamburger. Shamburger said the weak storm just decided to wrap up and created the EF-0 tornado in the Pleasant Hill area. “It had been going on for about an hour prior to reaching Cumberland ... Read More »

The National Weather Service said Thursday’s tornado that impacted the Pleasant Hill Community included max winds of 85mph. The EF-0 storm was on the ground for 5.8 miles with a max width of 125 yards. The Nashville office reported most of the path was around 50 yards wide. The storm struck just before 4pm, causing damage to the Pleasant Hill ... Read More »

There is a positive outlook on river water levels in Jackson County following the weekend’s flooding. National Weather Service Lead Forecaster Mark Richards said the Cumberland River reached 22 feet in Jackson County, but has already begun to recede. Richards said even with more rain in the mid-week forecast, he does not expect the river level to be seriously impacted. ... Read More »

The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for all of the Upper Cumberland with the exception of Van Buren County and most of Warren County. The advisory runs until 1:45pm as small creeks and streams continue to overflow their banks in many counties. More than six inches of rain fell Saturday in most locales with amounts around nine ... Read More »

Very heavy rainfall moving into the Upper Cumberland once again Saturday night prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood warning. The National Weather Service issued a third flash flood warning just before midnight Sunday, including Fentress, Overton and Pickett counties. Very heavy rain will impact these areas with the next batch of rain moving in from the ... Read More »